Monitor Technician I

Inuplands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Monitor Technician for a part-time position (24 hours/week). Rotating weeknights, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, with responsibilities in cardiac rhythm monitoring and telemetry oversight.

The role requires high school completion, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia training, BLS certification, and strong attention to detail and computer basics. Prior telemetry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and report changes per protocol.
• Document rhythm changes and coordinate with care team.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and CRTs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and report changes per protocol.
• Document rhythm changes and coordinate with care team.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and CRTs.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Visual acuity

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course

Anatomy & physiology courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Monitor Technician

Methodist Hospital | Indianapolis, IN Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week Rotating Weeknights | 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications:

Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD). Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol.

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent. Requires successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; anatomy and physiology courses and/or related courses.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course and/or related courses required.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.
• Requires good visual acuity and sustained concentration to effectively observe cardiac rhythms on CRTs.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Previous experience with telemetry monitoring or related field is preferred.